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Zenith Aerotech

Zenith Aerotech is an Afton, Virginia-based company that designs and builds Tethered Unmanned Aerial Systems (TeUAS) and Tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (TeUAVs) for use in public safety, defense, industrial, and media applications. We leverage a deep understanding TAV operation, components, and technologies to provide highly customizable solutions. Our team has extensive experience in:

  • Mechanical and Electronical Design
  • Software Development
  • Prototyping and System Integration
  • Project Management
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Zenith Aerotech Tethered Drone Solutions

Application Areas

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Variable Height Antenna

Tethered drones are increasingly being used as variable height antenna and radio relay systems, offering a un

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Persistent Surveillance

Tethered drones are being used as persistent surveillance systems, offering a unique and effective solution f

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Law Enforcement

Tethered drones have become a valuable tool in law enforcement, providing a unique and effective solution for

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Emergency/Disaster Response

Tethered drones, also known as tethered aerial platforms, are becoming an increasingly popular tool for emerg

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Counter Drone Solutions

Tethered drones are being used as counter-drone solutions, offering a unique and effective approach to detect

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Border Security

Tethered drones have become an important tool in border security, offering a unique and effective solution fo

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Zenith Aerotech

Zenith Aerotech, based in Afton, Virginia, is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of Tethered UAS (TeUAS) built around our ground tethered system. Our advanced tethered solutions are engineered for a wide range of applications, including defense, public safety, industrial, and commercial applications.

At Zenith Aerotech, we pride ourselves on delivering highly customizable and reliable tethered unmanned system that offers unmatched endurance, payload capacity, and operational efficiency. Our tethered UAS are capable of continuous flight for over 100 hours, providing persistent surveillance and communication capabilities without the limitations of traditional battery-powered UAVs.

Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that our products meet the highest standards of performance and safety. With features like simplified operation, heavy payload capacity, and fail-safe mechanisms, Zenith Aerotech’s tethered UAS are designed to meet the critical demands of our clients.

Zenith’s Tethered UAS solutions are comprised of 3 compontents, the UAV, or more commonly refered as drone, which is connected via the tether cable to the GPU (Ground Power Unit). The GPU houses the tether managment system, networking relays to communicate with the UAV, and power converters neccessary to power the whole system. The last compontent is the GCS (Ground Control Station), our system use a variety of different windows, android, or Linux devices to control the Tethered UAV.

All our products are proudly made in our facility at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.

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